State of Wyoming
Overview
Open Until Filled: The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Sheridan, Wyoming. If you’re ready to take on advanced engineering challenges and lead a team of skilled engineers and technicians on highway construction projects, this opportunity is calling your name! As a Project Engineer, you’ll assist the Principal Engineer in managing projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion. Your expertise will help shape Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Lifestyle and Location
Enjoy the historic Western Sheridan area with access to outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, trails, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golf, and festivals. Billings, Montana is nearby, and Wyoming has no state income tax.
If you’re ready to tackle exciting projects and enjoy a lifestyle rich in adventure and opportunity, apply today.
Benefits
$2,000 Hiring Bonus
– See notes for eligibility
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Contact Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 / keri.griffith2@wyo.gov / Keri Griffith
Essential Functions The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Supervises one or more construction projects through the management of personnel and resources to complete the required inspection, testing, and surveying for the project(s).
Makes decisions on behalf of the Department regarding projects of moderate to high complexity.
Tracks and documents quantities for payment to contractors for all projects.
Calculates and sets lines and grades for construction activities.
Serves as the Department's inspector on projects to ensure construction is completed according to the contract's plans and specifications.
Acts as the Department's representative on projects to other parties such as landowners, utilities, railroads, etc.
Reviews project documentation, analyzes data, and prepares final quantities for assigned projects.
Monitors contract progress and costs.
Keeps the public and adjacent landowners informed of ongoing construction.
Prepares engineer recommendations for the design of a variety of projects.
Researches and prepares land ownership maps, checks and recommends changes to preliminary and final plan issuances.
Collects and prepares survey data used in the design of highway plans; locates sources and prepares agreements for surfacing material, borrowing, and water for construction projects.
Performs feasibility analysis to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.
Affixes a PE stamp to work products as required.
Directs survey crews setting construction stakes, checking documentation, measuring pay items, inspecting construction, and assisting with the project's final.
Assists with supervision, management, and training of personnel involved in surveying, inspection, material testing, and documentation.
Trains, coaches, and mentors engineers and technicians.
Provides technical assistance to other programs, agencies, or outside entities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of surveying methods and techniques, engineering drawing and calculation.
Knowledge of highway engineering concepts, principles, and practices in roadway planning, construction, and design.
Knowledge of computer software used in design and calculation of project information.
Interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills.
Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making abilities.
Surveying, materials testing, documentation, and computer operation skills.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and other project documentation and ensure contractors adhere to them.
Ability to determine personnel requirements to administer a project and know when to seek assistance from a higher authority.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Professional Engineer (PE) License required at time of hire; Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.
Notes
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. (Rights and responsibilities information available.)
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus: temporary employees accepting a full-time position; internal candidates must remain in the position for a minimum of one year; eligible for one hiring bonus in a 12-month period; if downgrading during the recruitment/appointment, the bonus must be repaid.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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Open Until Filled: The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Sheridan, Wyoming. If you’re ready to take on advanced engineering challenges and lead a team of skilled engineers and technicians on highway construction projects, this opportunity is calling your name! As a Project Engineer, you’ll assist the Principal Engineer in managing projects from inception through design, construction, and contract completion. Your expertise will help shape Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Lifestyle and Location
Enjoy the historic Western Sheridan area with access to outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, trails, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golf, and festivals. Billings, Montana is nearby, and Wyoming has no state income tax.
If you’re ready to tackle exciting projects and enjoy a lifestyle rich in adventure and opportunity, apply today.
Benefits
$2,000 Hiring Bonus
– See notes for eligibility
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Contact Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 / keri.griffith2@wyo.gov / Keri Griffith
Essential Functions The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Supervises one or more construction projects through the management of personnel and resources to complete the required inspection, testing, and surveying for the project(s).
Makes decisions on behalf of the Department regarding projects of moderate to high complexity.
Tracks and documents quantities for payment to contractors for all projects.
Calculates and sets lines and grades for construction activities.
Serves as the Department's inspector on projects to ensure construction is completed according to the contract's plans and specifications.
Acts as the Department's representative on projects to other parties such as landowners, utilities, railroads, etc.
Reviews project documentation, analyzes data, and prepares final quantities for assigned projects.
Monitors contract progress and costs.
Keeps the public and adjacent landowners informed of ongoing construction.
Prepares engineer recommendations for the design of a variety of projects.
Researches and prepares land ownership maps, checks and recommends changes to preliminary and final plan issuances.
Collects and prepares survey data used in the design of highway plans; locates sources and prepares agreements for surfacing material, borrowing, and water for construction projects.
Performs feasibility analysis to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.
Affixes a PE stamp to work products as required.
Directs survey crews setting construction stakes, checking documentation, measuring pay items, inspecting construction, and assisting with the project's final.
Assists with supervision, management, and training of personnel involved in surveying, inspection, material testing, and documentation.
Trains, coaches, and mentors engineers and technicians.
Provides technical assistance to other programs, agencies, or outside entities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of surveying methods and techniques, engineering drawing and calculation.
Knowledge of highway engineering concepts, principles, and practices in roadway planning, construction, and design.
Knowledge of computer software used in design and calculation of project information.
Interpersonal relations, oral and written communication skills.
Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making abilities.
Surveying, materials testing, documentation, and computer operation skills.
Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and other project documentation and ensure contractors adhere to them.
Ability to determine personnel requirements to administer a project and know when to seek assistance from a higher authority.
Minimum Qualifications Education:
Bachelor\'s Degree (in Engineering)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Professional Engineer (PE) License required at time of hire; Wyoming PE required within six months of hire date.
Notes
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. (Rights and responsibilities information available.)
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus: temporary employees accepting a full-time position; internal candidates must remain in the position for a minimum of one year; eligible for one hiring bonus in a 12-month period; if downgrading during the recruitment/appointment, the bonus must be repaid.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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